Our Global Lingua Franca
Gregory V. Diehl
Across continents and cultures, English has emerged as the shared bridge language that connects business, arts, sciences, and entertainment worldwide. In this thought-provoking and impassioned manifesto, a globally experienced EFL educator sheds light on the humanitarian importance of continuing to spread English as a universal means of communication—most notably in parts of the world where educational standards are lacking.
This polemical and informative guide challenges prevailing English as a Foreign Language programs that most often leave learners struggling to attain conversational English fluency, despite years of enforced study and superficially good grades, test scores, and other accolades. It boldly delves into the overlooked consequences of bad English education for cultural, economic, and individual growth that disempower foreign English learners everywhere.
Our Global Lingua Franca is an essential companion for both native and non-native English instructors navigating the challenges of sub-par language learning. It will validate your frustrations about learning and teaching under the conventional approach to EFL. Intelligent without being overly academic, it offers invaluable outside-the-box advice on reading, writing, listening, speaking, grammar, vocabulary, and pragmatics to help you impart conversational English fluency and beyond.
Duration - 18h 12m.
Author - Gregory V. Diehl.
Narrator - Gregory V. Diehl.
Published Date - Saturday, 28 January 2023.
Copyright - © 2023 Gregory V. Diehl ©.
Location:
United States
Description:
Across continents and cultures, English has emerged as the shared bridge language that connects business, arts, sciences, and entertainment worldwide. In this thought-provoking and impassioned manifesto, a globally experienced EFL educator sheds light on the humanitarian importance of continuing to spread English as a universal means of communication—most notably in parts of the world where educational standards are lacking. This polemical and informative guide challenges prevailing English as a Foreign Language programs that most often leave learners struggling to attain conversational English fluency, despite years of enforced study and superficially good grades, test scores, and other accolades. It boldly delves into the overlooked consequences of bad English education for cultural, economic, and individual growth that disempower foreign English learners everywhere. Our Global Lingua Franca is an essential companion for both native and non-native English instructors navigating the challenges of sub-par language learning. It will validate your frustrations about learning and teaching under the conventional approach to EFL. Intelligent without being overly academic, it offers invaluable outside-the-box advice on reading, writing, listening, speaking, grammar, vocabulary, and pragmatics to help you impart conversational English fluency and beyond. Duration - 18h 12m. Author - Gregory V. Diehl. Narrator - Gregory V. Diehl. Published Date - Saturday, 28 January 2023. Copyright - © 2023 Gregory V. Diehl ©.
Language:
English
Opening Credits
Duration:00:16:12
Preface
Duration:03:49:25
Introduction: The Doorway to Global Communication
Duration:15:45:11
Chapter 1: Why English?
Duration:33:56:44
Chapter 2: Broken EFL Conventions
Duration:28:11:21
Chapter 3: Conversational Fluency as the Metric for Success
Duration:31:36:04
Chapter 4: Learner Diagnosis and Treatment
Duration:32:43:42
Chapter 5: English Listening and Speaking
Duration:30:01:23
Chapter 6: English Reading and Writing
Duration:29:42:25
Chapter 7: English Grammar
Duration:31:17:04
Chapter 8: English Vocabulary
Duration:34:35:36
Chapter 9: Beyond Conversational Fluency
Duration:39:23:10
Takeaway: Putting It All into Practice
Duration:18:30:36
Ending Credits
Duration:00:24:05